‘Man’s worst impulses’ and other headlines

Obama: Nigeria kidnappings show ‘man’s worst impulses.‘ (The Hill)

Pres. Obama raises money for Senate Democrats in California. (LA Times)

House votes to hold former IRS official Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress. (Washington Post)

She joins an exclusive club. (Washington Post)

Appeals court stays ruling that stopped an investigation into WI Gov. Scott Walker. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel)

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What are you reading this morning? Let us know in the comments, please.